Deaths on February 3

George Cassander, Flemish theologian and author (b. 1513)

George Cassander (or Cassant) (1513 – 3 February 1566) was a Flemish Catholic theologian and humanist.

28 Mar

Jean Parisot de Valette
The foundation stone of Valletta, Malta's capital city, is laid by Jean Parisot de Valette, Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.
5 Apr

Compromise of Nobles
Two-hundred Dutch noblemen, led by Hendrick van Brederode, force themselves into the presence of Margaret of Parma and present the Petition of Compromise, denouncing the Spanish Inquisition in the Seventeen Provinces.